as in walks
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we arrived early and took a stroll through the park before dinner
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as in saunters
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
people who like to stroll along the beach would seem to be well-represented among the clientele for dating services
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Recent Examples of strolls
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The Off-Duty Staple For coffee strolls, dog parks, kindercare drop-offs, and other weekend activities, look to Ugg.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
And for those days when comfort is key without sacrificing style, Ewedoos Wide-leg Pants are the versatile staple that transitions effortlessly from flights to city strolls.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The sneakers are ideal for a number of activities — from leisurely strolls to long work shifts to more intense sessions at the gym.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
No one, except maybe the animals and a few people taking restorative strolls, will notice.
—Jiji Lee, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Even our creativity, according to new studies, is enhanced by strolls into the streets and parks.
—Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Zagreb invites strolls past bookshops, markets, and Austro-Hungarian façades.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Five minutes later, Chris Jones strolls into the same space — not all that unlike his stroll on his final play — and offers the same sentiment more forcefully.
—Sam McDowell October 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
From versatile wide-leg pants and cozy jumpsuits to stylish maxi dresses, these layering-ready staples are perfect for crisp mornings, city strolls, and weekend getaways.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The state park also has more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails that cater to every skill level, from nature strolls to strenuous summit climbs up the Adirondack High Peaks.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
More stories surely lurk within these labyrinthine hallways, and there could be no wittier, more charismatic guide than del Toro, who strolls and even dances through the movie with Zen grace.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the White Lotus actress, 31, strolls in a pair of silver flats.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Into this space strolls Hai (Piseth Chhun).
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Regina King strolls into Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks on the hunt for classic hors d’oeuvres recipes.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Expect plenty of sun and no rain in sight—a Florida Thanksgiving perfect for outdoor meals, beach strolls, or travel along I-95.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The Off-Duty Staple For coffee strolls, dog parks, kindercare drop-offs, and other weekend activities, look to Ugg.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
And for those days when comfort is key without sacrificing style, Ewedoos Wide-leg Pants are the versatile staple that transitions effortlessly from flights to city strolls.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The sneakers are ideal for a number of activities — from leisurely strolls to long work shifts to more intense sessions at the gym.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
No one, except maybe the animals and a few people taking restorative strolls, will notice.
—Jiji Lee, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Even our creativity, according to new studies, is enhanced by strolls into the streets and parks.
—Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Zagreb invites strolls past bookshops, markets, and Austro-Hungarian façades.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The man in the box turns out to be Chalamet, who emerges with a shorn head in a Marty Supreme sweatsuit and strolls off the field, into a shipping container, and onto a movie junket set-up.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Five minutes later, Chris Jones strolls into the same space — not all that unlike his stroll on his final play — and offers the same sentiment more forcefully.
—Sam McDowell October 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
From versatile wide-leg pants and cozy jumpsuits to stylish maxi dresses, these layering-ready staples are perfect for crisp mornings, city strolls, and weekend getaways.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The state park also has more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails that cater to every skill level, from nature strolls to strenuous summit climbs up the Adirondack High Peaks.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
More stories surely lurk within these labyrinthine hallways, and there could be no wittier, more charismatic guide than del Toro, who strolls and even dances through the movie with Zen grace.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the White Lotus actress, 31, strolls in a pair of silver flats.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Into this space strolls Hai (Piseth Chhun).
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Regina King strolls into Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks on the hunt for classic hors d’oeuvres recipes.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolls
Noun
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Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper are 2-for-21 with 11 strikeouts and four walks.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The battery lasts almost two full days, even with a bunch of notifications coming in and a couple of outdoor walks tracked.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But luckily for Lisa, Britani saunters over and launches into a complete play-by-play.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When machines provide automation, human attention wanders and capabilities decay.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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There are other doors, and through one of these our hero wanders.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Typically, the Fed hikes rates or keeps them steady to tame inflation.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles hikes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Snow Leopards in Hemis In Hemis National Park, situated high in the Greater Himalayas in northern India, the famously elusive snow leopard roams across cliffs and valleys.—
Marion Miller,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Michael Myers roams the streets of Haddonfield in Halloween, stabbing people to death inside their own houses.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Strolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolls. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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